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Updated 08/25/2023

JAN 9

Episode 30 - Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale

This week, we’re diving into Greg’s latest article: Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale: Here’s how to help. If your team’s feeling the strain lately, you’re not alone—and we’re unpacking why it’s happening and what leaders can actually do about it. We also break down some hard truths about today’s workplace climate: Plus, we dig into a Teamangle hot topic: Why knowing when a task is truly ‘done’ can boost team satisfaction. Turns out, clear definitions of completion = happier, more efficient teams. And speaking of global insights—Brett’s heading to Dubai for the DIPMF Conference to talk all things Teamangle! Big shoutout to our listeners tuning in from around the world—hello out there! 🌍 It’s a packed episode full of insights, real talk, and global adventures. Don’t miss it! The Review This week we talk about today's workplace climate, and how some leaders may be struggling to motivate teams. Greg reviews advice for how leaders can help teams and themselves in his article, Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale: Here's how to help. Plus, this week's Teamangle topics: Why knowing when a task is ‘done’ boosts team satisfactionHow clear definitions of completion improve team efficiency The Ask Join our next Teamangle webinar on January 23 at noon ET. Register now! The Hit List Brett: Reading: 'Career Catfishing': 1 in 3 Gen Zers Accepted a New Job and Didn't Show Up on Day OneListening: The Smiths , Live Aus Der Markthalle Hamburg 1984Watching: Penelope Greg: Reading: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirListening: Grizzly Bear VeckatimestWatching: Squid Game The High Five This week, we're high-fiving the kick-off to a great year and our Replay and Reset activity, which we've received great feedback on. Check it out and get your year off on the right foot.

Jan 9

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18 min
05/31/2024

Episode 1 - Stack Ranking Employees

In the first installment of the new podcast, Brett and Greg dig in on the topic of "stack ranking employees," which Greg first heard about on the Hidden Brain podcast, Hot take: it's gross, and leaders should take more responsibility for low performers. Each week, Same Team Partners share "The Hit List," a quick hit on what they're reading, listening to, watching, following, and using. This week's Hit List includes: How I’m doing the Internet in 2024Shopkeeping: Stories, Advice, and Observations by Peter MilerOnly God Was Above Us by Vampire WeekendSleep with me podcastIs the party over for Scrum Masters and Agile CoachesSarasa Finepoint Zebra Clip Pen and Field Notes

05/31/2024

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16 min
12/12/2024

Episode 28 - 2024's business failures and lessons

This episode builds on Brett’s blog about leadership’s tough lessons from 2024’s failures. We’re tacking on our thoughts to the article and putting our “lessons learned” spin on things. We break down what went wrong in 2024 and how leaders can turn failure into growth. We also preview our upcoming free Teamangle webinar on January 23, share this week’s Teamangle articles, and dive into actionable ways to make 2025 your team’s best year yet. The Review This week, we reflect on failure stories and the key lessons they offer, inspired by Brett’s blog post, Turning 2024’s business failures into lessons learned. Key takeaways include: The Fine Line Between Bold and Confusing: What teams can do to balance boldness with clarity.Trust and Testing: We highlight how leaders can rebuild trust and prepare teams for the unexpected.Turning Mistakes into Momentum: Learn actionable ways to reframe mistakes into growth opportunities for your team.We also recap two new Teamangle articles: Start strong: defining roles at project kickoff for team alignmentWhy clear role definitions boost productivity The Ask Follow us on TikTok for Brett’s snarky leadership tips, guaranteed to make you laugh and rethink how you lead your team. The Hit List Brett’s Picks Listening: XO by Elliott SmithReading: YesMadam HR blunder - is it even real? Watching: The PenguinGreg’s Picks Listening: Tony Thriller Chill Beats Co. Presents: A Lofi Christmas Story, Vol. 1Watching: Stranger ThingsWatching: Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Instant Ramen The High Five This week’s high-five goes to our webinar attendees who helped make it a success! Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment to building better teams. Join us for a repeat performance on January 23 at noon ET.

12/12/2024

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17 min
07/26/2024

Episode 9 - The Art of Asking Smarter Questions

This week, we're discussing HBR's The Art of Asking Smarter Questions. Greg gets into the types of questions the guide recommends, then opens up a discussion with Brett about how phrasing questions, and even better follow=ups can help to build trust and get to better results. The Hit List: Listening: Lenny’s Podcast, 5 essential questions to craft a winning strategy with Roger MartinListening: Mexico by Goth BabeParticipating: Stream Team CommunityReading: Delayed GratificationListening: The Zolas

07/26/2024

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19 min
12/19/2024

Episode 29 - Replay and Reset

In this festive holiday edition of The High Five, we explore the Replay and Reset activity—a reflection and action-planning tool designed to help individuals and teams set clear, actionable goals for 2025. With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset for the year ahead. We’ll discuss why this framework is effective, share our personal experiences, and offer practical tips for integrating it into your team’s end-of-year planning. As a quick note, we’re taking next week off to enjoy the holidays, but we’ll be back in the new year with fresh ideas and insights to help you kick off 2025 on the right foot. So, grab some eggnog (or your festive beverage of choice), settle in, and let's dive into this year-end tradition together! The Review Replay and Reset — Reflect, refocus, and recharge for 2025 isn't just another blog article! It's an activity designed to help you start your year with focus. We talk about how we've used the exercise and maybe we should do this quarterly. The Ask Have a happy holiday. Reach out to us in the new year to learn more about what we’re working on or to work with us. We are ready! Also, we have a webinar on January 23 at noon ET. Register now. The Hit List Greg: Listening: Domi & JD BeckWatching: Stranger Things — Season 4Reading: A Producer Attempts to Pitch The NutcrackerBrett: Listening: It’s a Holiday Soul Party by Sharon Jones & The Dap KingsReading: Holidays on Ice by David SedarisWatching: National Lampoon's Christmas VacationThe High Five This week's high five is for breaks! Rest. Relaxation. Resetting. We hope you get some downtime over the holidays. We'll see you in 2025. Thanks so much for being a part of Same Team.

12/19/2024

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20 min
12/05/2024

Episode 27 - Leadership’s legacy problem—and how to solve it

This episode explores the staggering statistics behind leadership mediocrity and discusses why so many managers fall short. We dive into actionable ways to align team goals, share a real story about the power of Teamangle Conversation Cards, and preview our upcoming free Teamangle webinar on December 12. Plus, we sprinkle some lighthearted banter about gym zombies and Brett’s Spotify Wrapped. The Review We discuss Greg's post, Leadership’s legacy problem—and how to solve it, and unpack why 82% of managers struggle with leadership and discuss ways to address the legacy of poor leadership. From aligning team goals to creating accountability frameworks, we highlight how leaders can improve. Plus, we share a real-life example of how Teamangle Conversation Cards helped a team overcome misalignment and foster productive conversations. We also published two Teamangle articles this week: How to align goals for team successThe power of shared goals: how one team unified around a common purposeThe Ask If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, join us for our free Teamangle webinar on December 12 at noon ET. Here’s how you can help: Register now to gain practical strategies for better communication, collaboration, and culture.Share with a friend or colleague who could benefit from building stronger teams in 2025.Let’s make 2025 your team’s best year yet! The Hit List Brett’s Picks: Listening: My embarrassing Spotify Wrapped.Reading: Pantone’s color of the year 2025Greg’s Picks: Listening: David Bowie’s 1. Outside.Watching: The PenguinReading: The General Intelligence Tsunami, Arena MagazineThe High Five This week’s high-five goes to our growing audience! Thanks to all who are signing up for the webinar, joining our email list, and connecting with us on LinkedIn. Your support keeps us inspired and excited to bring you even more great content!

12/05/2024

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18 min
11/27/2024

Episode 26 - A very special Thanksgiving episode.

From Thanksgiving vibes to the memories that make us smile, we’re diving into the holiday vibes, exploring how you can turn your family gathering into a fun team-building experience. team-building experience. Plus, we’re launching our free Thanksgiving Conversation Cards game—perfect for family bonding and keeping the peace at the dinner table. Oh, and we’ll be TikToking all about them this weekend, so stay tuned! Get ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe even download something your family will actually enjoy this year. The Review Here’s what’s on the table: Turning Thanksgiving into a fun family-building experience Discover our free Thanksgiving Conversation Cards game—a fun spin-off from the original set we designed to help teams align and thrive. This one’s for family bonding, not work emails.How we came up with the idea and how we're so excited about making stuff!What’s our favorite card?The Ask Do us a favor—share our Thanksgiving Cards far and wide! Seriously, let everyone know. Put it on your Facebook, and don’t worry when your Aunt Sheila can’t find the download button. Just tell her to email us. The Hit List Brett: Listening: The Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess by Chappell Roan (plus, check out her NPR Tiny Desk Concert)Reading: Into the Wild by Jon KrakauerWatching: Game of Thrones (finally) Greg: Listening: Music from the 90s like Tribe Called QuestWatching: Bad MonkeyReading: Do Hope The High Five This week, we’re high-fiving gratitude. The best teams—and families—offer gratitude to one another. It feels good, strengthens relationships, and builds trust. So this Thanksgiving, take a moment to say thanks. You’ll be surprised how far it goes. Happy Thanksgiving from Same Team Partners! 🦃 🍷 🥧

11/27/2024

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13 min
11/07/2024

Episode 23 - Why hybrid work isn’t revolutionary—it’s just common sense

This week’s episode is packed with insights, updates, and reflections on hybrid work, our Teamangle content strategy, and more. We start with Brett’s story of waiting 3.5 hours in line to vote, giving him plenty of time to fill out our Election Day Burrito Bingo card, a fun project we pulled together Monday night. The Review This week’s topic focuses on the practicalities of hybrid work and why it shouldn’t be considered revolutionary—it’s just common sense. Brett shares his thoughts on a recent HBR article about Trip.com’s A/B testing of hybrid work, questioning the ethics and practicality of treating work modes as experiments. The conversation also reflects on previous experiences with hybrid work, where flexibility was embraced long before today’s technology made it even easier. This week, we published and are talking about: Why hybrid work isn’t revolutionary—it’s just common senseClear goals, clear results: defining your communication purposeElection Day survival guide: 10 ways to actually stay focused (or fake it) at workThe Ask We need your help spreading the word about Teamangle! If you know people who could benefit from Teamangle or have connections in the podcast world, reach out. We’d love the chance to talk about our insights and impact on other platforms. The Hit List BrettListening: The Cure, Songs Of A Lost WorldReading: Your Duty Remains The SameGregListening: Underworld, Strawberry HotelReading: Freak Kingdom: Hunter S. Thompson’s Manic Ten-Year Crusade Against American Fascism by Timothy DeneviThe High Five High fives all around this week for Teamangle! The platform is solid, our offerings are ready, and we’ve got our game faces on. Here’s to an exciting launch and helping teams achieve their best year ever. LET'S GO!

11/07/2024

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25 min
11/21/2024

Episode 25 - Bursty communication, team feedback, and making remote work work

In this episode of The High Five, Greg dives into his new project, Unseen, exploring the growing issue of loneliness and how it affects us all. Meanwhile, Brett reacts to a thought-provoking Behavioral Scientist article on "bursty communication," sparking a lively discussion on remote work, collaboration rhythms, and why the “watercooler” metaphor needs a reboot. Plus, a look into this week’s Teamangle posts and exciting updates about the first-ever Teamangle webinar! The Review Here’s what we covered this week: Another take on remote work: burstiness is the new watercoolerBrett reacts to an article from Behavioral Scientist, challenging the idea of the "watercooler" and offering a fresh perspective on remote team dynamics:Why "the watercooler" was never where work happened.How "burstiness" fosters focus and collaboration in remote teams.Teamangle Blog Highlights:Feedback that fuels growth: How one team’s open dialogue changed everythingClarity through confirmation: how feedback loops improve team communication The Ask We’re hosting our first-ever Teamangle webinar on December 12 at noon ET! Join us to learn about aligning, adapting, and achieving with your team. Register now! The Hit List Brett Listening: Live Through This by HoleWatching: Nobody Wants This on NetflixGreg Reading: The Physicist and The Comedian: Finding Your 12 Feynman Problems & Leveraging Martin Short’s 9 Categories to Be More ProductiveReading: Designing DXThe High Five This week’s high-five goes to us—for sending out email campaigns about Teamangle to all our contacts. It felt a little weird, but hey, this is business. Hate the game, not the player!

11/21/2024

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18 min
10/17/2024

Episode 20 - Identifying team communication preferences for better collaboration

This week on The High Five, we dive into the power of identifying team communication preferences for better collaboration through the lens of Brett's most recent Same Page post, Identifying team communication preferences for better collaboration. Every team member brings a unique style to the table, and understanding these differences can unlock trust, productivity, and alignment. Brett explores key takeaways from Mark Murphy’s four communication styles framework, with insights on how tailoring communication leads to smoother teamwork, fewer misunderstandings, and better results. But first, a quick look at recent happenings! Brett just returned from the Digital PM Summit, where he showcased Teamangle and handed out a “There is no AI in Team” shirt—right after an AI-themed presentation. Plus, the Teamangle cards are officially ready to order! The Ask Download Your Team Work, Reimagined, our free playbook, at our website. Discover the new Teamangle framework, tools, and insights to start transforming your team today. The Hit List Brett: Listening: The Smiths playlist on Spotify Watching: Monsters on NetflixWatching: Simon Sinek & Trevor Noah on Friendship, Loneliness, Vulnerability, and MoreGreg: Reading: Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts by Oliver BurkemanSWatching: Slow Horses Season 4 High Five! Project Management for Humans Book Club launches next week—only two seats left!Made progress on our next program, Open Practice.Tune in now to learn how identifying communication preferences can take your team to the next level—and don't forget to grab your free playbook! 🎧

10/17/2024

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18 min

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Top Shows

Episode 30 - Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale

Episode 1 - Stack Ranking Employees

Episode 28 - 2024's business failures and lessons

Episode 9 - The Art of Asking Smarter Questions

Episode 29 - Replay and Reset

Episode 27 - Leadership’s legacy problem—and how to solve it

Episode 26 - A very special Thanksgiving episode.

Episode 23 - Why hybrid work isn’t revolutionary—it’s just common sense

Episode 25 - Bursty communication, team feedback, and making remote work work

Episode 20 - Identifying team communication preferences for better collaboration

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Same Team Partners

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Episode 30 - Teams are still struggling with energy, purpose, and morale

Episode 1 - Stack Ranking Employees

Episode 28 - 2024's business failures and lessons

Episode 9 - The Art of Asking Smarter Questions

Episode 29 - Replay and Reset

Episode 27 - Leadership’s legacy problem—and how to solve it

Episode 26 - A very special Thanksgiving episode.

Episode 23 - Why hybrid work isn’t revolutionary—it’s just common sense

Episode 25 - Bursty communication, team feedback, and making remote work work

Episode 20 - Identifying team communication preferences for better collaboration

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